TUF Gaming Monitor VG259QM/VG259QMY series User Guide
First Edition January 2020 Copyright © 2020 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information........................................................................................ v Care & Cleaning........................................................................................... vi Takeback Services...................................................................................... vii Product information for EU energy label....................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® LCD monitor! The latest widescreen LCD monitor from ASUS provides a broader, brighter and crystal-clear display, plus a host of features that enhance your viewing experience. With these features, you can enjoy the convenience and delightful visual experience that the monitor brings to you! 1.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 1. ( 5-way) button: • Turns on the OSD menu. Enacts the selected OSD menu item. • Increases/Decreases values or moves your selection up/down/left/right. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 2. button • Exits the OSD menu item. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message.
• To change the shortcut function, go to the MyFavorite > Shortcut > Shortcut 2 menu. • Displays the input selection bar when the monitor enters standby mode or displays the “NO SIGNAL“ message. 5. Power button/power indicator • Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. 1.3.2 Status Description White Amber OFF ON Standby mode/No signal OFF Back view 4 8 5 6 7 1. DC-IN port. This port connects the power cord. 2. HDMI port.
1.3.3 GamePlus Function The GamePlus function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. The crosshair overlay with 6 different crosshair options letting you choose the one that best suits the game you're playing. There's also an onscreen timer you can position on the left of the display so you can keep track of the elapsed gaming time; while the FPS (frames per second) counter lets you know how smooth the game is running.
1.3.4 GameVisual Function The GameVisual function helps you select among different picture modes in a convenient way. To active GameVisual: Press the GameVisual hotkey repeatedly to select. • Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology. • Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence Technology.
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2.1 Assembling the monitor arm/base To assemble the monitor base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Place the arm hinge of the stand assembly onto its compartment on the rear of the monitor (for selected models). 3. Attach the base into the arm, making sure the tab on the arm fits into the groove on the base. 4. Fix the base to the arm by fastening the bundled screw. We recommend that you cover the table surface with soft cloth to prevent damage to the monitor.
2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • The recommended adjusting angle is +33˚ to -5˚ (for tilt)/+90˚ to -90˚ (for swiveling/ +130 mm (for height adjustment)/90˚ (for portrait view).
2.3 Detaching the arm (for VESA wall mount) The detachable arm/base of this monitor is specially designed for VESA wall mount. To detach the arm/base: 1. Have the front of the monitor face down on a table. 2. Remove the rubbers in the four screw holes. (Figure 1) 3. Remove the base (Figure 2). 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the hinge (Figure 3), then remove the hinge.
2.4 Connecting the cables Connect the cables as the following instructions: For service only • • • To connect the power cord: a. Connect the power adapter securely to the monitor’s DC input. b. Connect one end of the power cord to the power adapter and the other end to a power outlet. To connect the DisplayPort/HDMI cable: a. Plug one end of the DisplayPort/HDMI cable to the monitor’s DisplayPort/HDMI port. b.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080@ 60Hz Gaming O v e rc l o c k i n g O v e rD r i v e Ad a p t i v e - S y n c ( D P ) EL MB S Y N C G a me P l u s G a me V i s u a l Sh a d o w B o o s t 1. Press the ( ) button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Move the ( ) button up/down to navigate through the functions. Highlight the desired function and press the ( ) button to activate it.
• Overclocking: * ON: This function allows you to adjust the refresh rate. * Max Refresh Rate: Allows you to select a maximum refresh rate of 280Hz (Only for DisplayPort input). After selecting, press the ( ) button to activate the setting. Overclocking may cause screen flickering. To reduce such effects, disconnect the DisplayPort cable and use the monitor OSD menu to try again with a safer Max. Refresh rate. • OverDrive: Improves the gray level response time of the LCD panel.
2. Image Image ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080@ 60Hz Br ig h t n e s s Contrast HDR Viv id P i x e l ASC R As p e c t C o n t r o l Blu e L i g h t Fi l t e r • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • HDR: Contains two HDR modes. * ASUS Gaming HDR: Is the HDR mode that ASUS has specially adjusted for HDR performance. * ASUS Cinema HDR: Complies with VESA Display HDR.
3. • To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye periodically by focusing on objects that are far away. • Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal. • High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.
5. MyFavorite MyFavorite ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM HDR Off Racing Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080@ 60Hz S h o rt cu t C u s t o mize d S e t t in g • Shortcut: * Shortcut 1/Shortcut 2: Sets the shortcut functions for shortcut buttons. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut button may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: GamePlus (only for Shortcut 1), GameVisual (only for Shortcut 2), Brightness, Contrast, HDR, Blue Light Filter, Color Temp., Volume. • 6.
• Power Key Lock: Enables or disables the power key. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press cancel the key lock function. • OSD Setup: • over 5 seconds to * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds. * Enables or disables the DDC/CI function. * Adjusts the OSD background from opaque to transparent. DisplayPort Ver.: Compatibility with graphic card. Select DisplayPort 1.1 or DisplayPort 1.2+HDR by graphic card DP version. DisplayPort 1.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Max.) Viewing angle(H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Earphone jack Audio input Speaker (Built-in) USB 3.0 port Colors Power LED Tilt Pivot Swivel Height adjustment VESA wall mount Kensington lock Voltage rating Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 24.5”W (16:9, 62.2 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.2832 mm x 0.
Multi-languages Accessories Compliance and Standards 21 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian) Quick start guide, warranty card, power adapter, power cord, DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), L-shaped screwdriver (optional), 4 screws (optional), 4 rubbers (optional) UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, B
Outline dimensions 3.3 Pivot: +/-90 Degree 90° 33° 5° 9.4 [0.4] 271.9 [10.7] 9.4 [0.4] 328.9 [13.0] 211.4 [8.3] 90° 211.4 [8.3] 16.1 [0.6] 51.4 [2.0] Swivel: +/-90 Degree 60.1 [2.4] 44.3 [1.7] 130.0 [5.1] 195.8 [7.7] 562.5 [22.1] 543.7 [21.4]-Active Area 275.9 [10.9] 10.6 [0.4] 15.8 [0.6] ASUS VG259QM Outline Dimension *Unit: mm(inch) 90° 151.1 [5.9] 142.6 [5.6] 213.2 [8.4] 204.8 [8.1] 151.3 [6.0] 485.6 [19.1] 302.6 [11.9]-Active Area 325.8 [12.8] 363.5 [14.3] 90° 156.6 [6.
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer. • Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent.
3.5 Supported operating mode Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31.469KHz 640x350 85Hz 37.861KHz 640x480 60Hz 31.469KHz 640x480 67Hz 35KHz 640x480 75Hz 37.5KHz 640x480 85Hz 43.269KHz 720x400 70Hz 31.469KHz 720x400 85Hz 37.927KHz 800x600 56Hz 35.156KHz 800x600 60Hz 37.88KHz 800x600 72Hz 48.077KHz 800x600 75Hz 46.875KHz 800x600 85Hz 53.674KHz 832x624 75Hz 49.71KHz 848x480 60Hz 31.02KHz 1024x768 60Hz 48.
Resolution Frequency Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 1920x1080 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz 66.587KHz 67.5KHz 1920x1080 85Hz 95.43KHz 1920x1080 100Hz 113.3KHz 1920x1080* 120Hz 137.2KHz 1920x1080* 144Hz 158.11KHz 1920x1080* 240Hz 291.309KHz 1920x1080 (DP)* 270Hz 308.33KHz 1920x1080 (DP)* 280Hz 307.84KHz 640x480P 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 720x480P 59.94/60Hz 31.469KHz/31.5KHz 31.25KHz 720x576P 50Hz 1280x720P 50Hz 37.5KHz 1280x720P 59.94/60Hz 44.
